Weekend Sport with Jason Pine

2024 Supercars champion Will Brown has grabbed the lead in the early stages of the Bathurst 1000.

Co-driver Scott Pye started the race from sixth on the grid, with Brown now out in front through 40 laps.

Brodie Kostecki's running second - with pole position winner Zach Bates falling to third.

Motorsport expert Eric Thompson joined Piney to discuss.

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The Black Caps are gearing up for their next Twenty20 cricket series against India.

The squad has recently been named, and the series is set to kick off in November. 

Black Cap Nick Kelly joined Piney to discuss.

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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the All Blacks' victory over Australia and the start of the A-League season. 

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New Zealand Cricket has revealed the logic behind choosing to pursue the NZ20 league and go against the recommendations of another analysis. 

A Deloitte report released last week favoured a New Zealand team being added to Australia's Big Bash League, but NZ Cricket's board voted not to pursue this choice.   

NZ Cricket CEO Geoff Allott joined Piney to explain further.

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Beauden Barrett has hailed a focused week in camp for a successful 150th match in the black jersey, his 146th test in total.

The All Blacks have held onto the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year with a 50-19 win over the Wallabies in Auckland.

Former All Black Ant Strachan joined Piney to unpack the game.

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The All Blacks have squirreled away the Bledisloe Cup for a 24th consecutive year with a 50 - 19 win over the Wallabies in Auckland.

The team's gearing up for next weekend's rematch in Sydney, where they're hoping to keep up the momentum.

All Blacks assistant coach Neil Barnes joined Piney to discuss.

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Liam Sceats is one of the country's brightest young motorsport prospects. 

At the start of the year he signed on for the thirteenth season of the Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia. 

There's just one round left in the race, which is setting off at Italy's Monza Circuit in two weeks' time. 

But before he heads over to Italy, he joined Piney to chat about his season and discuss what the future holds.  

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The countdown is on to the 2026 Rugby League World Cup. 

The Kiwis have assembled a star-studded squad with the hopes of bringing the trophy back to New Zealand for the first time since 2008, with names like Kalyn Ponga and Jahrome Hughes on the list. 

It'll be a major undertaking, with Australia, England, Tonga and Samoa all boasting the firepower to go deep into the tournament. 

Head Coach Stacey Jones joined Piney to discuss whether the team has what it takes to claim rugby league's ultimate prize. 

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Buck Shelford is an All Blacks legend. 

He was a dominant force at the 1987 Rugby World Cup, and when David Kirk retired, he became captain and led the team through a golden age of success over the next three years. 

And with the first Bledisloe Cup clash coming up this evening, Shelford joined Piney at the Kinglander to discuss the test and look back on his impressive career. 

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It's been 40 years since the Wallabies tasted victory at Eden Park. 

This weekend, off the back of a win over the Springboks, they're facing the All Blacks at the Fortress, who will be looking to end their three-match losing streak.  

86-cap Wallaby and Australian rugby icon, John Eales told Piney the All Blacks are never an easy side to beat – they're never gonna give you an inch. 

He says no team wants to give up the Bledisloe Cup, but Australia won't be able to win it unless they outplay them in every moment of th...

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the upcoming Bledisloe Cup clash set to kick off next weekend, and whether the All Blacks should be worried.

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The NRL grand final is set to kick off this evening, and excitement is brewing among fans on both sides of the Tasman. 

The Sydney Roosters are set to face the Newcastle Knights Sydney’s Accor Stadium, and supporters are turning up in droves to be there for the action.

Weekend Sport producer Andy McDonnell was on the scene to report all the action, and he even noticed some Warriors fans had made it across the ditch to voice their support.

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Manchester City are appealing after being found guilty of breaching the Premier League's financial rules.

An independent commission found City broke the rules over nine seasons, including by using so-called 'sham contracts' to disguise more than 830 million pounds in secret funding.

Commentator and reporter Mike Minay joined Piney to recap the saga.

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The Ranfurly Shield is staying in Pukekohe for the summer.

Counties-Manukau have beaten Hawke's Bay 12-7 in a thrilling first defence in the final round of the NPC.

The Steelers scored two first half tries, but were held scoreless after the break as the Magpies closed the gap - but Counties held on to keep the Log O' Wood until 2027.

Head coach Reon Graham joined Piney to recap the action.

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Counties Manukau have passed their first test as Ranfurly Shield holders.

The Steelers have beaten Hawke's Bay 12-7 in a thriller in Pukekohe, and held on tight in the second half to ultimately defeat the Magpies.

Former Counties Manukau player Errol Brain joined Piney to discuss the big win.

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The NRL grand final is set to take place tonight, with the Newcastle Knights facing off against the Sydney Roosters at Sydney’s Accor Stadium.                  

Both the Knights and the Roosters have solid histories in front of them, and there's plenty of excitement brewing ahead of the match. 

Newcastle Knights star Robbie O'Davis joined Piney to discuss ahead of the big match.

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All Blacks first five Josh Jacomb wants to set up Taranaki's NPC finals charge ahead of another taste of All Blacks camp.

Jacomb suits up for the amber and blacks alongside fellow All Black squad members Scott and Beauden Barrett to face Wellington.

He joined Piney to discuss the match.

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The 2026 Bledisloe Cup is set to get underway, and the Australians are on a winning streak.

There's a growing feeling among fans that the All Blacks could be in for a real challenge as they gear up for next weekend's match.

Stan Sport commentator Sean Maloney joined Piney to recap Australia's recent victory over South Africa and unpack the Kiwi side's chances.

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One of the most prestigious tournaments in the world of amateur golf is coming to New Zealand.  

At the end of October, Te Arai's South Course will host the 17th Asia-Pacific Amateur Golf Championship, which has a ticket to the 2027 Masters and The Open on the line for the winner. 

Six Kiwis will take to the green, led by World No. 19 Zackary Swanick. 

Managing Director at Te Arai Links, Jim Rohrstaff joined Piney to preview the tournament. 

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Auckland FC is ramping up their preparations as they near the end of the off-season. 

They'll have a target on their backs in the 2026/27 season, as last year saw them claim the A-League title in their second year of existence. 

CEO Nick Becker and Director of Football Terry McFlynn joined Piney to discuss the team's hopes for the upcoming season. 

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It's nearly time for the big dance. 

The NRL Grand Final kicks off tomorrow, the Sydney Roosters clashing with the Newcastle Knights. 

The Roosters head into the match as fan favourites, but the Knights will be angling to turn their momentum into a Cinderella-style Premiership run. 

Our Australian Correspondent Adam Peacock told Piney when it comes to the winner, his head's saying Roosters but his heart's saying Knights. 

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All Blacks coach Dave Rennie is frustrated after his side’s tour of South Africa, but still found positives to take into Rugby World Cup preparations. 

Rennie reflected on the All Blacks’ performances with Newstalk ZB’s Jason Pine, highlighting how New Zealand were unable to control key moments throughout the series. 

“There’s a lot of positives, it’s a fair bit of frustration too,” Rennie said. 

“We played pretty well in that first test, the second one we had our chances and likewise in the third. 

“We hit the lead 17-12 and just di...

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James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss Counties Manukau winning the Ranfurly Shield, the Black Ferns losing to England and the NRL finals.

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Counties Manukau are celebrating their second-ever reign with the Ranfurly Shield after a 22-19 victory over Northland in Whangarei.

A match-winning 79th minute penalty underscored a gritty defensive performance.

Counties Manukau vice-captain Adam Brash joined Piney to discuss.

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Coach Whitney Hansen is proud of her Black Ferns despite a last-gasp 26-19 loss to England in their WXV contest at Twickenham.

The world champion Red Roses snatched the win with an intercept try after the hooter, as New Zealand chose not to settle for a draw and gunned for victory.

Hansen joined Piney to discuss the 'disappointing' loss, but acknowledged that the team worked hard. 

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Former Wellington Phoenix defender Scott Wootton has announced his retirement from football.

He's been playing for over 16 years, having spent time with Liverpool and Manchester United - before making the jump to the Wellington Phoenix and later, Perth Glory.

He's now taking on a coaching role with Perth Glory - and he joined Piney to discuss.

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Former All Blacks captain Scott Barrett is set to make his return to the rugby field after a 10-month layoff following back surgery.

He's been named to start for the Taranaki side facing off against Hawke's Bay at 5pm this evening.

He joined Piney to discuss his grand return to the rugby field. 

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The Warriors' 2026 season was a memorable one for the Kiwi side, even if it didn't end on a high note.

The side started off strong, but two back-to-back defeats on home soil saw them knocked out of the competition last week.

Former Warriors prop Mark Tookey joined Piney to recap the season.

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It's the final showdown. 

A hundred thousand fans will pack into the MCG this afternoon as the Fremantle Dockers and Brisbane Lions face off for the AFL title. 

The Brisbane side is chasing their third premiership in a row, while the Dockers are hungry to claim their first-ever title. 

ABC Commentator Corbin Middlemas joined Piney to discuss just how big of a game this is in the Australian sports landscape. 

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Manchester City has found themselves in hot water, facing the biggest challenge in the club's history. 

They've reportedly been found guilty of breaking 114 of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching. 

City has vowed to appeal the verdict, but the possibility of severe sanctions hangs heavy over the pitch. 

England Correspondent Jon Norman told Piney with that many charges, it's not just carelessness, it seems to be systematic and endemic cheating on a scale the League has never seen.  

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Murky times ahead for New Zealand Rugby, with the organisation facing a projected $66 million loss over the next five years. 

Their financial woes led to the major summit earlier this week, in which they looked at the forecast and potential roadmaps for the future. 

Former Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee told Piney it's a really complicated environment to tackle. 

He says both Super Rugby and the NPC are really good competitions on their own, there just needs to be some innovation because it won't be sustainable going ahead. 

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New England test cricket coach Stephen Fleming is looking forward to having time with players as he begins his new role. 

The former Black Caps captain comes to the role from a long stint with Chennai in the Indian Premier League. 

He told Piney you don't get a lot of time with players in T20 environments. 

Fleming says he's looking forward to having players for a fair bit of time – trying to have an influence and create a culture that is excellent. 

Coming from New Zealand cricket, Fleming also highlights one thing...

James McOnie from the Crowd Goes Wild joined Piney to discuss the Warriors' upcoming clash against the Knights, the newest star in the FPC - and the unfortunate Hyrox incident.

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Breakers owner Marc Mitchell is lauding the off-season work of Dillon Boucher ahead of this afternoon's ANBL season-opener against Illawarra in Auckland.

The president of basketball operations has brought in 11 international and local players while appointing World Cup-winning coach Gordon Herbert.

Tipoff against the Hawks is at 5pm this evening - and Marc Mitchell joined Piney to discuss further.

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